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NP Co-Founder Program
Optometrists

Don’t sacrifice your personal goals to become a practice owner. Our expertise empowers you to achieve your practice vision—perfectly aligned with your lifestyle, financial goals, team values, and clinical freedom.


It’s never been easier; you really can have your cake and eat it too.

We have facilitated the transfer of over 40,000+ patient files between existing and new practice owners.

Compare your Independent Practice
Ownership Options

The figures and information presented provide a general comparison;

actual outcomes will depend on market conditions and individual practice circumstances.

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Clinical Freedom

No limits

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Balance of Life

Forever hustling and stressing

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Professional Development

Me, Myself and I 

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Risk

Everything - Your Time, Your Effort, Your Money and Your Family 

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Long-term Equity

Highest potential but with the highest risk

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Most Personally rewarding

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Must have large investments

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Iron Stomach and Stead fast family

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Business Freedom

Decision Maker

Cold Start

Financial Overview

Operational Freedom

Work-Life Balance

Risk & Equity

Best for

Professional Growth

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Starting Annual Income
$50K over next 3 year

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1st-year investment
$250K+

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Clinical Freedom

Limited to diagnosis

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Balance of Life

9-5 hours with restrictions

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Professional Development

Limited support

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Risk

May Incur Time and Opportunity Costs

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Long-term Equity

No Equity, Subject to Termination at Any Time

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Content with a Stable Salary

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Enjoy Performing Eye Exams

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Value Personal Independence

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Business Freedom

Your service and fees

Side-By-Side

Financial Overview

Operational Freedom

Work-Life Balance

Risk & Equity

Best for

Professional Growth

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Starting Annual Income
$70k-$100K

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1st-year investment
$10K

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Clinical Freedom

Limited by brand

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Balance of Life

9-5 hours with restrictions

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Professional Development

Practice Coaches 

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Risk

Losing Time, Investment, and Opportunity Costs

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Long-term Equity

No Equity, Subject to Termination Any Time

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Stable Salary

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Low Investment for Newer Clinic and Equipment

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Value Structured Policies, Guidelines, and Systems

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Business Freedom

Limited to Exams 

Corp. Franchise

Financial Overview

Operational Freedom

Work-Life Balance

Risk & Equity

Best for

Professional Growth

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Starting Annual Income
$70K-$100K

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1st-year investment
$20K+

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Clinical Freedom

No Limits

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Balance of Life

Your determine your hours

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Professional Development

Mentors and Coaches 

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Risk

Established Practice with Standard Business Risks

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Long-term Equity

Salary Plus $2,000,000 to $6,000,000 in Equity

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Best Short and Long-term Results

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Values Support and Work-Life Balance

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Possesses a Strong Vision

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Business Freedom

No Limits 

Co-Founder

Financial Overview

Operational Freedom

Work-Life Balance

Risk & Equity

Best for

Professional Growth

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Average Annual Income
$70K-$150K

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1st-year investment
$20K -$50K

Want to learn more about a Real Success Case of an Optometrist associate to $1 Million Practice owner in a year? 

Successful Co-Founders

Your Path to Practice Ownership

A woman is examining a child 's eye with an ophthalmologist.

"All business planning and execution have always balanced what’s in my personal and professional best interests."

School of Graduation: University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science

Date became owner: Nov 2023

"This year, I strengthened local connections, accepted speaking offers at various events and completed a successful rebrand!"

School of Graduation: New England College of Optometry

Become owner: March 2021

"I chose Nuvé Partners for their expertise, transparency, and thorough vetting, which aligned with my goals. Their flexible Co-Founder program removed the barriers to ownership and supported my vision."

New England College of Optometry

Became owner: March 2021